A couple of years ago, I wrote about spring cleaning at about this time of year.
Actually, when I looked back, the column was mostly about postponing spring cleaning, with a little history …
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Fran Ostendorf
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4/27/17
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I am a member of the sandwich generation. Most define that to mean someone who is taking care of younger children along with older parents.
Mine is not a traditional sandwich arrangement.
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Fran Ostendorf
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4/7/17
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You gotta love technology.
Or do you? Sometimes I don’t.
I have to admit that I’m a little intimidated by the wide range of gadgets, gizmos and devices that have become …
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Fran Ostendorf
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3/16/17
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When I took over as editor of The Voice just about three years ago, I found a paper steeped in tradition and well-respected in the community.
As I met with people who cared about the …
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Fran Ostendorf
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3/2/17
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As we put together the annual camp issue of the newspaper, it’s snowing outside. I’m not too fond of snow. Rather than building snow forts, sledding or skiing, I obsess about clearing …
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Fran Ostendorf
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2/16/17
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Time to take a break from obsessively watching, listening and reading about the latest news. Step away from the computer. Shut down Facebook and Twitter for a few minutes. …
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Fran Ostendorf
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2/2/17
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For those of us who are news and history junkies, today marks the zenith of a four-year cycle. I’m talking about Inauguration Day.
The influence of my formative years living in the …
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Fran Ostendorf
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1/20/17
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This is a goal-driven time of year. With the start of the new year, many people set goals for themselves, their household, their company or organization. A new year can means …
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Fran Ostendorf
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1/5/17
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As the editor of The Jewish Voice, I have the opportunity to meet many people.One of my favorite things about my job is meeting community members. The last week has been …
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Fran Ostendorf
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12/23/16
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In every community, you’d expect people to jump in to help friends and neighbors in need, but what if they need more help? Luckily, we live in a caring community, with impressive …
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Fran Ostendorf
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12/9/16
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